The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218d Active Tourer (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)

€ 33,200
BMW 218d Active Tourer (18 - ..) BMW 218d Active Tourer
€ 31,200
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17) VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 33,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 218d Active Tourer is just 0.6 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
61.2
Blueprint BMW 218d Active Tourer (18 - ..)
70.9
80.2
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
71.1
80.7
70.9 in
Width
71.1 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
61.2 in
Height
62.1 in
Blueprint BMW 218d Active Tourer (18 - ..)
105.1
171.4
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
105.1
170.8
171.4 in
Length
170.8 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3289 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
BMW 218d Active Tourer (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.17 %
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)

General

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
F45
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
148 hp
148 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Active Tourer

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT

 REPLAY
22.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.22 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
22.72 lb/hp
22.22 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
53 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
45 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
720 mi
Range
661 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
720 mi
661 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
96.7 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
90.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218d Active Tourer
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1098 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft